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Is It National Latinx Or Hispanic Heritage Month, And Why Does It Matter?

Every September 15th, as National Hispanic Heritage Month starts, the conversations about the terms ...

Jargon Watch: Astronauts And The Language Of Space Travel

“5-4-3-2-1-0 booster ignition and liftoff!” You’ve probably heard the familiar sounds of a spa...

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Tour De Paris: A Linguistic Guide To The French Capital

Think the only language spoken in Paris is French? Think again! With the right guide by your side, y...

9 German Expressions That Will Make You Sound Like A Native Speaker

When I moved to Germany two years ago, I jumped in at the deep end: no place to live, no job lined u...

How To Say Goodbye In Turkish

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An Introduction To Quechua, One Of The World’s Most Widely Spoken Indigenous Languages

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Celebrate The Season Globally With Babbel’s Multilingual Holiday Playlist

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How To Talk About Family In Turkish

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Could We Really Communicate With Aliens Like They Do In The Movies?

Of the hundreds of science-fiction movies about aliens coming to Earth, very few address the challen...

Jargon Watch: The Language Of Politicians

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A History Of The Word ‘Dude’ From Its Dandy Origins To Today

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